Swedish MCM Stoneware: Rohrstrand, Olle Alberius, Large Vase, Bamboo Line, 1960s

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Swedish MCM Stoneware: Rohrstrand, Olle Alberius, Large Vase, Bamboo Line, 1960s
Rörstrand was founded in the castle of Rörstrand in Stockholm, Sweden in 1726 under the direction of Johann Wolff, a German porcelain maker. This makes Rörstrand the second oldest brand of ceramics in Europe (after Meissen, 1709). By the turn of the 20th century, Rörstrand achieved international recognition with its Art Nouveau style under the artistic leadership of Alf Wallander (1862-1914). As the company grew, it moved from Stockholm to Gothenburg and finally to Lidköping. Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) came to
Rörstrand as Artistic Director from Saxbo in Denmark in 1932. He was succeeded in 1958 as Artistic Director by Carl-Harry Stalhane (1920-1990), who first came to the company in 1938 as a decorator. From the 1930s into the 1970s,
Rörstrand attracted many talented artists. One of these was
Olle Alberius (1926–1993),
one of Sweden's leading glass and ceramic artists in the 20th century
.
After his art studies at ”Konstfack” in Stockholm, he worked for the companies Syco, Rörstrand, and Orrefors in the 1950s to 1990s.
Olle Alberius
designed many classics for the Swedish
Rörstrand
company between 1963 and 1971. Among his most popular and distinctive
Rörstrand lines in the 1960s was "Bamboo."
This piece by Olle Alberius
for
Rörstrand is part of his modernistic Bamboo line and is glazed in an olive green with brown highlights.
This vase is very well marked, with hand-incised
Rörstrand three crown shopmark, Sweden, Alberiu
s' "OA" signature, and a hand-incised number "4".
The dimensions of this vase are approximately 6.5 inches high, 5.5 inches wide at its widest point, and 2.5 inches across the mouth. This first quality piece is in excellent original condition, with no observed flaws. Please see the photos for further details on condition.
All shipping is by USPS insured Priority mail, and great care will be taken with packing this piece. A flat rate shipping charge of applies to this listing.
Flat shipping rate applies only to U.S. buyers. International buyers will pay higher actual shipping costs and should inquire
prior to bidding.
About the seller: I have been collecting art pottery for more than 30 years. The bulk of my collection is Danish stoneware from the 1920s into the 1970s. The bulk of my Danish collection consists of Arne Bang, Saxbo, Jais Nielsen, Nils Thorsson, Erik Hjorth, and Ejvind Nielsen. I have done extensive research on these and other artists and workshops and would be happy to share that with interested buyers. I also have substantial collections of American, French, Belgian and other 20th century northern European art pottery. Over the coming months I will be listing a wide range of pieces from my collection. Please check out my other listings and add me to your list of saved sellers to receive notification of new listings.